Do I need a notary for the OCRA renewal application?

No. This application is signed and dated without a notary. The applicant signs, and a supervising attorney also signs when applicable.

Who needs to complete this renewal application?

Each individual user seeking to renew OCRA access must complete an application. Non-attorney applicants must be directly supervised by an active attorney subscriber, who also signs.

What information does the application ask for?

It requests the applicant’s name, business name, phone, email, and VSB number, plus answers about VIDC certification and court appointments. The application also incorporates the Subscriber Agreement.

Richmond, VA · City of Richmond

No notary required

Renewal Application for Officer of the Court Remote Access (OCRA)

Attorneys and supervised staff use this application to renew access to Richmond Circuit Court case documents through the Officer of the Court Remote Access system.

What this form is

Each individual user must complete this application to renew OCRA access to Richmond City Circuit Court case documents. The form asks for the applicant’s contact and business details, bar number, and information about VIDC certification and court appointments; non-attorney applicants must have a supervising attorney sign. The application incorporates the Subscriber Agreement, and the Clerk decides whether to approve it.

Who needs it

Each attorney or directly supervised staff member seeking to renew individual access to Richmond City Circuit Court case documents must complete the application.

How to submit it

Mail the completed application, payment, and a copy of your bar card if applicable to the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Attn: OCRA Subscription, 400 N. 9th Street, Richmond, VA 23219. Make checks payable to Edward F. Jewett, Clerk.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and supervising attorney, if applicable, sign the form.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the OCRA renewal application for Richmond City Circuit Court access.
2
Complete The Application
Print clearly and complete all required information for the individual applicant.
3
Get Required Signatures And Attachments
Sign and date the application; have the supervising attorney sign if applicable. Include payment and a bar card copy if applicable.
4
Mail The Application
Mail the application and accompanying items to the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Attn: OCRA Subscription, 400 N. 9th Street, Richmond, VA 23219.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the OCRA renewal application?: No. This application is signed and dated without a notary. The applicant signs, and a supervising attorney also signs when applicable.
How do I submit the OCRA renewal application?: Mail the completed application, payment, and a copy of your bar card if applicable to the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Attn: OCRA Subscription, 400 N. 9th Street, Richmond, VA 23219.
Who needs to complete this renewal application?: Each individual user seeking to renew OCRA access must complete an application. Non-attorney applicants must be directly supervised by an active attorney subscriber, who also signs.
What information does the application ask for?: It requests the applicant’s name, business name, phone, email, and VSB number, plus answers about VIDC certification and court appointments. The application also incorporates the Subscriber Agreement.

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This Renewal Application for Officer of the Court Remote Access (OCRA) doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Richmond form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.